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Please only apply, if you are currently living and eligible to work in New Zealand.  Due to our current 2ic leaving for a farm management job, We are seeking a motivated and experienced person who can demonstrate great pasture management, communication and leadership skills. The 2ic role is at our Takutai Dairy Unit (located near hinds), a well-resourced dairy farm thirty minutes south east of Ashburton. Takutai is pasture based with 248 effective ha, milking 850 cows at peak through a 54-bale rotary with cup removers and in-shed feeding. A permanent team of 4 with relief staff as required is allowed, so you'll be able to maintain (and we encourage) a life outside of work. You'll have the support and be part of the management team including a Farm Manager and an Operations Manager. To help deliver farm results and requirements. To be successful you will have • A positive, can-do attitude • Awesome interpersonal skills •...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team on an 800-cow farm in Hinds. Accommodation is offered and will suit either a couple or single occupancy. Competitive pay to suit experience.  This position offers a great opportunity to work in hands-on environment and contribute to the daily operations of a thriving farm. About the farm:  Mahanga Dairies is a part of Rylib Group; a proud to be owner-operated family business, blending the efficiency and scale of corporate farming with the personalised, hands-on approach that only a family-run operation can offer. By joining our Group, you'll be part of a wider team that values our people, invests in sustainability and is committed to innovation while maintaining a close-knit, supportive work environment and culture.  Mahanga Dairies is fully equipped with modern dairy technologies including Protrack and Allflex Collars, and milks 800 cows through a 54-bail rotary.  Ideal candidate will:...

We are currently seeking a Herd Manager to join our team of 4 to help milk 1000 cows. The position start date is June 1st, 2025. We are located 7km from Southbridge/Leeston and Rakaia. The successful applicant will have a passion for the dairy industry, have a willingness to go the extra mile, works well in a team, follows instructions, is calm and patient with the cows and takes pride in all aspects of their role. In return you will get supportive employers who will strive to help you progress & build your knowledge of the dairy industry and progress you through the industry. We milk 1000 cows through a 50-bale rotary with cup removers and in shed grain and molasses feeding. Currently run on a 6 on 2 off work roster. The successful applicant will assist and manage but not be limited to- -Milking and Shed Hygiene -Animal Health & Welfare -Record Keeping (animal health treatments, deaths, calvings, mating etc) -Assisting with Pasture and Feed allocation -Stock work -tractor...

Te tūranga | Your Role Tūaropaki Trust is seeking a capable and passionate Calf Rearing Team Lead to manage our large-scale calf rearing operation in Mōkai, near Taupō, for the 2025 season. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on raising high-quality dairy-beef calves and dairy replacements in a safe, efficient, and welfare-focused environment. You’ll lead a team of five, uphold high standards of animal care and hygiene, and work closely with our dairy and station teams to ensure smooth, well-resourced operations.   Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of five (including a Senior Calf Rearer and four Calf Rearers) Responsible for rearing 1250 calves (900 beef and 450 dairy replacements) Maintain excellent calf health and welfare aligned with our animal health programme Implement and monitor health and safety protocols, including team inductions Train seasonal staff on rearing practices, hygiene routines, and safe operations Oversee milk...

All duties of day to day operation of milking , calving , mating and maintence, Must be capable of sole charge milking. Must be able to ride 2 wheeler & have at least 2 years expirence, quite & calm with stock.Must be able to pass drug testing & criminal back ground check.Prefer non-smoker.

Milking Able to commence milking  in efficient and hygienic milking routine by following procedure to produce high quality milk. Must be able to identify and treat sick, lame and mastitis cows during milking. Able to carry out  milk harvesting procedures and able to make decisions if needed. Able to operate the milking machine and know how to maintain to avoid milking disruptions. Animals Able to identify and treat sick, lame, and mastitis cows during milking. Able to identify and treat milk fever and know how to calve/assists cows in need of assistance. Must be quiet, calm and able to communicate any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Able to move and handle animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed Able to Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Must contribute with pasture and crop weed control, carry out feed allocations and health issues associated with...

Gateway to 2IC – 1000-Cow Dairy Farm – Taupō We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dedicated team of five on a 1,000-cow dairy farm located in stunning Taupō. This is a gateway position into a 2IC (Second-in-Charge) role under our sharemilker for the 2026/2027 season. You will be trained and fast-tracked to take over from our outstanding current 2IC, who has served with us for 9 years. About the Farm: Our farm operates a 60-bale rotary shed , designed for one-person operation, and is fully equipped with: Protrack ACRs Milking meters SSC sensors Allflex collars ...and other modern dairy technologies. Key Responsibilities: Herding cows and assisting with milking General tractor work, including feeding out Fence maintenance and weed control Supporting general farm duties as required Ideal Candidate Will: Be highly motivated and a quick learner Work well in...

We are after someone that has at least 3 years experience dairy farming with references, must also have experience with tractors. Applicant must also hold a NZ drivers license and residency, we are not accredited employers. System 5 farm with feed pad, 600 peak cows milked through a 38a/s herringbone shed with ACR"S, Protrack and Allfex collars. Coastal Taranaki, farm is flat to steep hills.

Located less than 10 minutes to Otorohanga our 220 ha system 1 dairy unit comprises two cowsheds milking 550 cows - 280 cows - 36ashb & 270 cows - 30ashb, plus an adjoining run-off. We are seeking an experienced Farm Assistant to join our dedicated team. Our ideal Farm Assistant will have an obvious passion for the industry and be keen to learn & progress in it, have excellent animal health & husbandry and all general on farm skills. Great communication & a 'can do' attitude are a must. Tractor experience, especially on rolling to hilly land, would be an advantage for the position. We take pride in looking after our animals, farm and staff well. The remuneration package offered for the successful applicant will be $24-30/hr for a minimum 30 and maximum 55 hours per week. This is paid fortnightly. Duties & Responsibilities include: Milking Feed Management Animal Health Mating Plant & Machinery Maintenance Tractor Work  Irrigation/Effluent...

We have a farm assistant position on an 780 cow farm. We are looking for someone who is motivated, honest, and reliable. You must have good communication and organizational skills and be willing to learn. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of large scale dairy and growing themselves and the business. The successful candidate will also need to be confident on a 2 wheeler motorbike, have good stock sense and have 1 or more year’s dairy experience. Applicants who want a career in dairying are preferred and training and support on farm is provided. We offer regular time off (12:2 roster). The farm has a zero tolerance to drugs, and random drug testing is carried out. Ouruwhero is located 10km from Otorohanga and 18km from Te Awamutu, peak milking 780 cows on a 254 eff ha milking platform and 100% wintered on. Ouruwhero is highly focused on pasture harvest. There is excellent infrastructure in place including a modern 60 bail rotary shed, excellent calf rearing...

Due to our current 2ic heading to retirement we are looking for someone with experience to join our fun team as 2IC. Waikato, Waerenga area. 340 cows, Autumn Calving Farm 40 Aside Herringbone shed with ACR/s Tidy Well-Maintained Farm, good gear. We require someone that is honest and respectful, that's able to follow instructions from the manager and to communicate effectively. Someone down to earth and not "hot headed", Someone who shows a high level of pride & consistency in their work and who can work unsupervised as you will be working alone every second weekend with assistance of a relief milker. Must be good with gear & comfortable operating machinery inc. Tractor, Feed out wagon, 2 & 4-wheeler motorbikes. Sound animal Health Knowledge & animal Husbandry is a must. Must be quiet with stock & a fast learner Role includes (but not limited to): Milking and animal Health Setting up break fences, fencing repairs, water repairs, feeding out etc. Assisting...

We are looking for a experienced employee to work closely with us to carry out farm proceedings that are related but not limited to milking harvesting and quality, pasture management and cultivation, animal health and husbandry, breeding and rearing stock, creating and implementing policies and safety standards, effluent management and maintenance. Our ideal applicant is a free-thinking, problem-solver, with expertise across all farm proceedings. We are looking for someone who can safely, effectively, and independently undertake tasks necessary for the business's operation. For the success of this employment relationship, our ideal applicant will understand the need to be reliable, and receptive to constructive conversations so that we can be aligned on standards and expectations.  Key Role & Responsibilities: Safely operate ATV’s, Side by sides, and tractors with their attachments on rolling terrain Maintain farm machinery; identify and resolve/report issues as they...

Looking for a mature, experienced team member to join our team of 3 on our autumn calving farm. Shed is a 40 aside HB with automatic cup removers  Farm is situated 20km west of Hamilton on a flat to rolling contour.  We are a high input farm (system 5) Ideally you will need at least 2 years experience and be able to operate a tractor. Quiet with stock, Must be able to work unsupervised and have a reasonable sense of humour you must also have a genuine interest in dairy farming. Part of your role also includes s hifting Irrigators, break fencing, weed spraying and assisting with general farm maintenance Only people eligible to work in NZ need apply 

Only apply if you are in New Zealand. We are looking for Herd Manager Position on 1200 cows, through 54 bale Rotary. Farm is located in Ashburton. Someone with an eager attitude to learn can work as a team player with dependability and respect. Has a great attitude and passion for Dairying.

Looking for a dedicated herd manager to join our team. Good communication skills are a must.  Must have at least 4 years dairy experience. Experience in pasture management including managing pre and post grazing covers. Allocating correct amounts of feed to cows. Good animal health awareness. Ability to trim lame cows, treat animal health issues. A good understanding of Protrack. 

Assist with calf rearing, milkings, washing shed, and relief milkings later in season

Hi there Im looking for an experienced Farm Manager to oversee my farm! We are system 2 and have 2 permanent staff plus relief. The Manager is responsible for all day to day operations of the farm. Applicants must demonstrate good references, a stable CV of past employment, and be currently working in NZ as a dairy farm manager or large herd 2IC. Please get in touch to express your interest and find out more! Thanks :)

Person required to milk 300 winter milk cows from mid may to 30/6/25 H/B shed(new rotary under construction) Part of a large farm Must be experienced

Calf rearer required for 200 replacements consisting of hiefers,  bulls and also feeding bobbies. Good facilities and equipment. Farm is located 5 minutes from invercargill.  Potential for relief milkings also later on.

Oraka Pastures is looking for a new addition to the team. The ideal team member will be someone that is confident with daily tasks of feeding out, milking, identifying sick animals, animal health treatments, effluent, shifting of stock, break fencing, etc. We milk 540 Friesian and Friesian cross cows at peak, through a 44-bale rotary with cup removers and auto drafting. Modern machinery and equipment are used, as well as the feed pad to achieve good animal health and production targets. The enthusiasm and attention to detail of our team have been key in reaching these goals this season and we would like someone with the same attitude to fit in for the next season and beyond. The three full time staff members run a roster of 8 days on, 2 days off, 8 days on, 3 days off all year round. A modern single bedroom house is available with a car port. This would best suit a single person or a couple without kids. Pay will be negotiated on skill level of each applicant.